Why does the noun Malzbier have the article das?

This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.

Declension table for German noun Malzbier

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativdas Malzbierein Malzbierkein Malzbier
Akkusativdas Malzbierein Malzbierkein Malzbier
Dativdem Malzbiereinem Malzbierkeinem Malzbier
Genitivdes Malzbierseines Malzbierskeines Malzbiers

Examples in context

Real sentences using Malzbier in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Das dunkele Malzbier ist süß.The dark Malzbier is sweet.
Ein gutes Malzbier ist gesund.A good Malzbier is healthy.
Kein frisches Malzbier ist hier.No fresh Malzbier is here.
Akkusativ
Ich trinke das dunkele Malzbier.I drink the dark Malzbier.
Er möchte ein gutes Malzbier.He wants a good Malzbier.
Sie hat kein frisches Malzbier.She has no fresh Malzbier.
Dativ
Ich sitze mit dem dunkelen Malzbier hier.I sit here with the dark Malzbier.
Er sitzt mit einem guten Malzbier da.He sits there with a good Malzbier.
Ich sitze mit keinem frischen Malzbier hier.I sit here with no fresh Malzbier.
Genitiv
Der Preis des dunkelen Malzbierss ist hoch.The price of the dark Malzbier is high.
Der Preis eines guten Malzbierss ist hoch.The price of a good Malzbier is high.
Der Preis keines frischen Malzbierss ist hoch.The price of no fresh Malzbier is high.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Malzbier?

It is das Malzbier. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Malzbier is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of das Malzbier?

The plural form of das Malzbier is die Malzbiere. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does das Malzbier mean in English?

The German word das Malzbier translates to “malt beer” in English.

How do you decline das Malzbier?

Like all German nouns, Malzbier changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: das Malzbier
  • Akkusativ: das Malzbier
  • Dativ: dem Malzbier
  • Genitiv: des Malzbiers

These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.